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Apr 2, 2025 · 57 min
DIP Ep 586-Quick and Dirty Microbiology Associations for Step 1-3 (Extremely HY)
In this podcast, I go over a large number of usual and unusual microbiology associations that show up frequently on the USMLE and COMLEX exams. There’s some stuff I discuss here that you may not even have heard of but should for sure be known as you prepare for your tests. I work through some decision trees so you can easily navigate some tricky test scenarios. Audio Download
Mar 26, 2025 · 26 min
DIP Ep 585: 2025 USMLE Step 1 Free 120 Discussion Part 5a (Q41-45, super helpful for Step 2 and 3!)
In this podcast, I continue our free 120 discussion. Lots of integration here together with a discussion of many test taking principles (especially questions where you have limited knowledge of the information presented). I discuss a host of genetic concepts (including the different blot types) that are super useful for the USMLEs. Audio Download
Mar 21, 2025 · 28 min
DIP Ep 584: 2025 USMLE Step 1 Free 120 Discussion Part 4 (Q31-40, super helpful for Step 2 and 3!)
In this podcast, I continue our free 120 discussion. Lots of integration here together with a discussion of many test taking principles. Audio Download
Mar 19, 2025 · 32 min
DIP Ep 583: 2025 USMLE Step 1 Free 120 Discussion Part 3 (Q21-30, super helpful for Step 2 and 3!)
In this podcast, I continue our free 120 discussion. Lots of integration here together with a discussion of many test taking principles. Audio Download
Mar 17, 2025 · 33 min
DIP Ep 582: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 120
In this podcast, I spend tons of time discussing congenital issues that often present on the USMLE exams. I also go over a host of testing principles and questioning methods you should find to be really helpful in setting up your mind for the exam. Audio Download
Mar 14, 2025 · 40 min
DIP Ep 581: 2025 USMLE Step 1 Free 120 Discussion Part 2 (Q11-20, super helpful for Step 2 and 3!)
In this episode, I continue my discussion of the Step 1 Free 120.I make tons of integrations here with anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, biostatistics, and other relevant subjects. The PDF for the relevant free 120 is attached to the first part of this series (Ep 580). I also conclude with a life lesson on knowledge, understanding, and wisdom and how this may be relevant to test taking and patient care. Audio Download
Mar 12, 2025 · 43 min
DIP Ep 580: 2025 USMLE Step 1 Free 120 Discussion Part 1 (Q1-10, super helpful for Step 2 and 3!)
In this podcast, I begin working through the currently available USMLE Step 1 Free 120. This will be a very HY series with lots of integration and learning. For anyone that has listened to similar podcasts for the Step 2 Free 120 and the Step 3 Free 137, you know that there’s a lot I discuss here including testing principles. For those taking Step 2 and 3, strongly consider doing the Step 1 Free 120 for extra practice and listening to this series as the lines between the USMLEs are now heavily blurred with Step 1 being very clinical these days. Audio Download Free 120 PDF Link
Mar 7, 2025 · 22 min
DIP Ep 579: Don’t Lose Sight (a lesson for medical students, residents, and attending physicians)
Medicine can very commonly cause people to acquire blindspots in key areas that are important to their wellbeing. Why did you get into medicine in the first place? In this short podcast, I examine some of these issues and discuss practical tips for correcting them. Audio Download
Mar 5, 2025 · 31 min
DIP Ep 578: Quick and Dirty Emergency Medicine For The USMLEs (Part 4)
In this podcast, I continue our emergency medicine series for the USMLE exams. I discuss a large number of airway, thoracic, and abdominal scenarios that classically pop up on the exam. Audio Download
Mar 3, 2025 · 30 min
DIP Ep 577: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 119
In this podcast, I continue our rapid review series for the USMLE Step 2CK/3 exams by discussing a host of tricky endocrinology and pharmacology vignettes. HY stuff here for sure. Audio Download
Feb 27, 2025 · 29 min
DIP Ep 576: Differences Between NBME and QBank Questions (a thoughtful discussion)
This podcast is an oddball podcast. But it also happens to be one of my highest yield podcasts. I discuss how NBME Qs differ materially from Qbank Qs. Understanding this can really help with guiding your study and test taking processes. Certainly a helpful listen for any USMLE exam taker. Audio Download
Feb 25, 2025 · 33 min
DIP Ep 575: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 118
This is a super HY podcast. I discuss a lot of microbiology and associated basic sciences that routinely show up on the USMLE Step 2CK/3 exams. I spend a lot of time talking about those pesky toxins and bugs you’ve forgotten from Step 1 that they love to throw into questions these days. Audio Download
Feb 20, 2025 · 27 min
DIP Ep 574: Quick and Dirty Emergency Medicine For The USMLEs (Part 3)
In this episode, I continue our discussion of emergency medicine as it relates to the USMLE Step 2CK and Step 3 exams. I navigate a host of challenging physiological and trauma situations with this podcast. Well worth the time to listen and grasp the concepts presented. Audio Download
Feb 18, 2025 · 49 min
DIP Ep 573: The Pathway To A High Score On Step 2 (How to Use The DI Podcasts in 2025; Deep Discussion)
If you’re taking Step 2CK or Level 2, you need to listen to this podcast. It will guide you through exactly what you should listen to, how you should structure your dedicated period, when you should take your practice tests, how many practice Qs you should do daily, and so much more. Really worth the time and investment to digest everything I say here. Audio Download
Feb 12, 2025 · 26 min
DIP Ep 572: Quick and Dirty Emergency Medicine For The USMLEs (Part 2)
In this podcast, I discuss some more emergency medicine pathologies that are very well represented on the USMLE exams. I also spend time highlighting some weird ethics situations that people tend to get wrong on these tests. Audio Download
Feb 10, 2025 · 39 min
DIP Ep 571: Quick and Dirty Emergency Medicine For The USMLEs
In this podcast, I discuss a number of HY emergency medicine scenarios that are commonly encountered on the USMLE exams. Super HY stuff here. I discuss lots of arrows and a host of bizarre ethics situations. Audio Download
Feb 8, 2025 · 36 min
DIP Ep 570: The Clutch Skin and Soft Tissue Infections Podcast (Step 1-3) + Minor Correction
In this podcast, I discuss many of the HY skin and soft tissue infections you need to know for your exam. Easy points if you devote time to learning them. Quick errata: for leprosy, the lepromatous form is a TH2 issue, the tuberculoid form is a TH1 issue. I mixed the numbers up in the podcast. My apologies. Audio Download
Feb 6, 2025 · 26 min
DIP Ep 569: Some Weird But Very HY Step 2/3 Basic Science Concepts (also helpful for Step 1)
This podcast is an oddball podcast. But you know what? It’s pretty HY to know this stuff for Step 2CK and 3. This stuff would also be very useful for a Step 1 taker as there is more emphasis on a clinical orientation with many Step 1 questions these days. I also discuss some test taking principles and wisdom related to how the USMLEs set up exam questions and answer choices. Worth your while for sure! Audio Download
Feb 3, 2025 · 45 min
DIP Ep 568: 2024 USMLE Step 3 Free 137 Discussion Part 14 (Q131-137, super helpful for Step 2!) + A Comprehensive Life Lesson on Self Care
In this podcast, I conclude our discussion of the Step 3 Free 137. If you’re taking Step 2CK, I highly recommend listening to this podcast. I discuss a lot of complex concepts and useful test taking tips. Lengthy, but well worth the listening time. Use the PDF on the USMLE website to follow along. I also spend about 15 mins at the end discussing self care. I would listen to this to get some practical tips for maintaining a reasonably good quality of life as an individual in medicine. Audio Download
Feb 1, 2025 · 29 min
DIP Ep 567: 2024 USMLE Step 3 Free 137 Discussion Part 13 (Q121-130, super helpful for Step 2!)
In this podcast, I continue our discussion of the Step 3 Free 137. If you’re taking Step 2CK, I highly recommend listening to this podcast. I discuss a lot of complex concepts and useful test taking tips. Lengthy, but well worth the listening time. Use the PDF on the USMLE website to follow along. Almost done! Audio Download

» Divine Intervention Podcasts

DIP Ep 586-Quick and Dirty Microbiology Associations for Step 1-3 (Extremely HY)

DIP Ep 585: 2025 USMLE Step 1 Free 120 Discussion Part 5a (Q41-45, super helpful for Step 2 and 3!)

DIP Ep 584: 2025 USMLE Step 1 Free 120 Discussion Part 4 (Q31-40, super helpful for Step 2 and 3!)

DIP Ep 583: 2025 USMLE Step 1 Free 120 Discussion Part 3 (Q21-30, super helpful for Step 2 and 3!)

DIP Ep 582: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 120

DIP Ep 581: 2025 USMLE Step 1 Free 120 Discussion Part 2 (Q11-20, super helpful for Step 2 and 3!)

DIP Ep 580: 2025 USMLE Step 1 Free 120 Discussion Part 1 (Q1-10, super helpful for Step 2 and 3!)

DIP Ep 579: Don’t Lose Sight (a lesson for medical students, residents, and attending physicians)

DIP Ep 578: Quick and Dirty Emergency Medicine For The USMLEs (Part 4)

DIP Ep 577: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 119

DIP Ep 576: Differences Between NBME and QBank Questions (a thoughtful discussion)

DIP Ep 575: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 118

DIP Ep 574: Quick and Dirty Emergency Medicine For The USMLEs (Part 3)

DIP Ep 573: The Pathway To A High Score On Step 2 (How to Use The DI Podcasts in 2025; Deep Discussion)

DIP Ep 572: Quick and Dirty Emergency Medicine For The USMLEs (Part 2)

DIP Ep 571: Quick and Dirty Emergency Medicine For The USMLEs

DIP Ep 570: The Clutch Skin and Soft Tissue Infections Podcast (Step 1-3) + Minor Correction

DIP Ep 569: Some Weird But Very HY Step 2/3 Basic Science Concepts (also helpful for Step 1)

DIP Ep 568: 2024 USMLE Step 3 Free 137 Discussion Part 14 (Q131-137, super helpful for Step 2!) + A Comprehensive Life Lesson on Self Care

DIP Ep 567: 2024 USMLE Step 3 Free 137 Discussion Part 13 (Q121-130, super helpful for Step 2!)